Refreshingly playful and fluid action sequences, a relatable leading man and the best villain Marvel has produced makes the latest entry into the MCU one of its best in years.

Stephen Daldry’s “Together” isn’t so much a story about pandemic life – the mundanity and built-up anxiety of the unknown – but about two people who have grown so hostile and distant in their relationship that the mere thought of enduring lockdown together seems near impossible.

“Snake Eyes” prioritizes atmosphere and a general “vibe” over trusting the action set pieces that should provide its thrills. The end result hardly justifies the film’s existence, aside from allowing some actors a moment to shine.

“Luca” is Pixar at its most delicate, an immaculately structured story that might not be the grandest the studio has released, but is one of the most honest. There’s a humanism between the moments of humor and fantasy that anchors the film and makes it a must-watch, and not just for Pixar fans.

A dumb movie can be good as long as it’s fun, and “Mortal Kombat” falters by never achieving that.

Anchored by a moving performance from Kelly Marie Tran and outstanding animation in the film’s most action-packed scenes, “Raya and the Last Dragon” has considerable strengths.

There’s no denying the potent emotion of this story about the aftermath of an adoption that asks what it means to be a parent. 

Immeasurable rage simmers below the surface of “Promising Young Woman,” a biting play on the rape-revenge thriller with a deliberately jarring and divisive tonal shift in the third act.

If you don’t think too deeply about it, there’s plenty to celebrate in director Michael Almereyda’s latest venture, “Tesla.”

“Palm Springs” is cunning and nihilistic, romantic and hilarious – a descendent of Bill Murray’s “Groundhog Day” that’s smart enough not to forget it while updating the story in a way that can’t feel too far out there for many of us right now.